The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop

can manage to make Aiden

his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he

you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned

best to ignore that

him that I would not see him

He gives me a crooked awkward smile and

with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take

capture it. I kept that photo ever

me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times.

I licked my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him

knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest

liked to see him

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even

his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He

bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

Aiden winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew

I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber

at me from afar and took a picture of me.”

had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was

“Is that even a question?

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was

few years

I’ll be right back.” He